Alex Samolevich - The Bullet Blitzer with a Tactical Twist
Meet Alex Samolevich, or as the online chess realm knows him, Alex09ru — a relentless fighter on the 64 squares who treats the chessboard like a complex, slightly unpredictable math puzzle with a side of adrenaline.
Rating Rollercoaster and Style
Starting off with a peak bullet rating of 979 back in early 2021, Alex’s journey is nothing short of a thrilling ride. He’s battled through the ups and downs across Bullet, Rapid, Blitz, and even a perfect 800 Daily rating at one point. Alex has mastered the swift and dazzling chaos of Bullet games, having played over 600 games, with a near 47% win rate in often frenetic openings like the Scandinavian Defense, where he holds a respectable 50% win rate.
Opening Repertoire & Strategy
With an affection for less trodden paths, Alex shows favoritism for openings like the "Top Secret" and “Scandinavian Defense Mieses Kotrc Variation,” where he even achieves a decent 57% win rate. He’s not afraid to venture into the unknown openings, taking on hundreds of games with a close to 46% success rate — a sign of guts and creative chess spirit.
Playing Style & Psychological Insight
If chess had a psychological profile, Alex’s would say: “Quick-thinking, resilient, and occasionally impulsive.” His long streaks suggest he knows the sweetness of victory (9 wins in a row!) and also the bitter lessons of defeat (a grueling 14-game losing streak). Despite a modest tilt factor of 14 — roughly meaning he occasionally lets frustration creep in — his comeback rate from losing positions boasts an impressive 78%. Those who think losing a piece seals a fate better think twice: Alex wins after losing material nearly half the time.
Tactical Brilliance & Time Management
Notorious for his average game lengths of roughly 46 moves, Alex combines patience with tactical alertness. He’s known to resign early only about 4% of the time — a sign that he’s never truly beaten until the final whistle. His best time to strike? Around 7 a.m. — an early bird with a burning brain for chess.
Recent Battles
Recently, in June 2025, Alex dazzled opponents online with some memorable wins using the Scandinavian Defense and the Mieses Kotrc Variation. His games often end dramatic—sometimes on time victories, sometimes by checkmate, always with a flair that keeps watchers on the edge of their seat.
Final Words
Whether he’s blitzing through opponents with rapid-fire moves or methodically grinding them down in longer games, Alex Samolevich is a name to keep an eye on in the world of online chess. A fighter, a strategist, and occasionally a wizard with the black pieces, Alex shows that chess is not just a game—it’s an ever-changing adventure.
